Travelling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Kansas City's timezone is UTC-6, making Kansas City one hour behind Pittsburgh.
Leave plenty of time to make your PIT to MCI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PIT and MCI:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Nashville Airport
St Louis Airport
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Of the departures from Pittsburgh International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Pittsburgh International Airport from central Pittsburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PIT:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Consider booking a hotel near MCI if you're taking a late Pittsburgh International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Kansas City International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and see more of Kansas City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kansas City International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kansas City in March.
When reserving your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PIT to MCI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Kansas City has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-west of Kansas City, a trip to Oklahoma City will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Art Museum and First Americans Museum.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Omaha, about 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City. Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre are key highlights.
